President Donald Trump has clarified comments made yesterday regarding Russia’s interference with the 2016 US elections. The President says he does accept US intelligence that found evidence Russia meddled in the election and meant the opposite when he said he doesn’t see why Russia would have interfered. Some prominent anti-Trump commentators accuse the President of treason. But Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says that’s out of line.
Cut 5 (06) “clairification.”

The Audubon Zoo says the exhibit where a jaguar escaped and fatally mauled nine animals will remain closed. Zoo Director Doctor Kyle Burks says they believe the jaguar bit through a steel wire and made his way out through a small hole near the roof…
cut 13 (06) “…smaller openings”
Burks says no cameras were present, so they don’t know how long the jaguar was out of its enclosure.

Two years ago today in Baton Rouge, a lone gunman opened fire on law enforcement in an ambush that would kill three officers and injured three others. East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says it goes down as one of the worst days in Louisiana’s history
cut 6 (12) “…law enforcement.”
Officer Matthew Gerald, Corporal Montrell Jackson and Deputy Brad Garafola died that day, while Corporal Nick Tullier continues a very difficult recovery at a Houston hospital.

2018 looks to be a big year for the state’s film industry. Executive director of Louisiana Entertainment, Chris Stelly, credits changes made with the film tax credit program in 2017 in helping to boost production….
cut 11 (09) “…throughout the state”
Stelly says there are currently five television shows being filmed in Lousiaina.

The Audubon Zoo says the jaguar that got loose on Sunday and killed nine other animals bit through a stainless steel cable barrier near the roof of his enclosure. Managing Director Kyle Burks says the jaguar then pushed through the hole in the roof and got out. Burks says the enclosure is inspected on a regular basis…
cut 12 (12) “…to that”
Burks says the jaguar will not be euthanized and they are not sure how long he was out of his enclosure.

Two years, ago three Baton Rouge law enforcement officers were killed in an ambush that also injured three other officers individuals, when a lone gunman opened fire near a car wash. E-B-R Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says the exhibit is still fresh in their minds…
cut 8 (09) “…never leave us”

Baton Rouge Republican Congressman Garrett Graves is coming out against the President’s comments yesterday that Russia did not interfere with the 2016 election.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Alexandria Mayor Jacques Roy announces he will not seek a fourth-term in office. Roy says he’s sticking to a self-imposed limit of three terms, which will allow for new blood, fresh ideas and new players which are vital to democracies.

Two years ago today in Baton Rouge, a lone gunman opened fire on law enforcement in an ambush that would kill three officers and injured three others. East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says it goes down as one of the worst days in Louisiana’s history….
cut 6 (12) “…law enforcemetn”
Officers Matthew Gerald, Corporal Montrell Jacksona and Deputy Brad Garafola died that day, while Corporal Nick Tullier continues to recover at a Houston hospital.

The Louisiana Health Department announces a new approach to end the 25-year-old waiting list for thousands of citizens with developmental disabilities seeking home and community-based services. Deputy Secretary Mark Thomas says a tiered waiver system puts people and their needs first…
cut 29 (07) “…services ASAP”
Previously, community-based services were offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Baton Rouge Republican Congressman Garret Graves says he’s not exactly happy with some of the comments made by President Trump in Finland. Mr. Trump told reporters he believes Vladmir Putin’s assurances that Russia did not attempt to interfere with the 2016 election. Graves, breaking with most national Republicans, says it was a poor choice of words on President’s behalf.
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US intelligence services claim Russian social media bots attempted to manipulate voters into opposing Hillary Clinton.

Louisiana has seen an uptick in productions around the state for television shows and motion pictures. Executive Director of Louisiana Entertainment, Chris Stelly credits a 2017 reform in the state’s incentive program for making Louisiana one of the most in demand locations.
cut 9 (05) “in the world”
Currently, five television shows are being filmed in communities around the state.

The Louisiana Department of Health has a new approach in providing home and community services to those with developmental diabilities. Kevin Barnhart has more.
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Audubon Zoo officials will hold a press conference at one o’ clock this afternoon to give an update on the investigation into how a jaguar escaped and killed nine other animals over the weekend. Investigators believe the jaguar damaged steel cable barrier and zoo-keeper error is not a factor.

Carb washing… It’s the latest trend seen on football fields, boxing rings, and recently the world cup. Some athletes say the practice of rinsing a carb solution around in their mouth, but not consuming it, is providing a boost. Assistant Professor at LSU Health New Orleans, Dr. Henry Nuss says scientists are not so sure of the validity of the claims.
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Can LSU knock off Alabama this season. That question was posed to the players from LSU who were at SEC Media Days in Atlanta. Linebacker Devin White losing to the Crimson Tide doesn’t hurt any worse than other losses….
cut 15 (10) “….of me”

The Louisiana Department of Health announces a new approach to end the 25-year-old waiting list for thousands of citizens with developmental disabilities who are seeking home and community-based services. L-D-H’s Deputy Secretary Mark Thomas says a tiered waiver system puts poeple and their needs first….
cut 11 (07) “…services ASAP”
Previously, these community-based services were offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

After looking at all of the numbers, the Tax Foundation has determined Tennessee holds the distinction of having the highest combined state and local sales tax rate in the nation, barely beating out Louisiana. The Tax Foundation’s Scott Drenkard….
cut 5 (11) “…as high as six percent”

Alexandria Mayor Jacques Roy announces he will not seek a fourth-term in office. Roy says he’s sticking to a self-imposed limit of three terms, which will allow for new blood, fresh ideas and new players which are vital to democracies.

LSU took its turn at SEC Media Days yesterday, and got peppered with questions about the new offense, and just who will run it in August. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Due to the renewal of a partial penny state sales tax and a tax rate drop in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana no longer holds the dubious distinction of the highest sales tax rate when combining the state’s rate and the average local sales tax rate. An economist for the Tax Foundation, Scott Drenkard, says that title now belongs to Tennessee.
Cut 4 (10) “…less than Tennessee.”
Drenkard says Louisiana could lower it’s sales tax rate, if it expands the sales tax to services that it currently doesn’t cover, like salons, barbers and veterinary services.

Baton Rouge Republican Congressman Garret Graves says he strongly disagrees with what President Donald Trump had to say when it comes whether Russia meddled in the 2016 US Election. Mr. Trump questioned American intelligence findings after a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. But Graves says multiple investigations have proved Russia meddled in the US elections and the President should provide additional clarity on the United States relationship with Russia.

The Louisiana Department of Health says they are ending a 25-year waitlist for people with developmental disabilities that are in need of home-based medical support and personal care assistance. L-D-H’s Deputy Secretary, Doctor Mark Thomas, says the new plan prioritizes the needs of people instead of the date they applied for services…
cut 12 (11) “…losing their home place”
Thomas says anyone who has an urgent need for home and community based services gets those vital services much sooner.

Carb rinsing, the spitting out of sports drinks was a popular practice at the just concluded World Cup. But Assistant Professor at LSU Health New Orleans, Doctor Henry Nuss, has better advice for those looking to achieve peak physical performance…
cut 9 (09) “…better than that”

A new approach by the Louisiana Department of Health in providing home and community services will end the waiting list for thousands of citizens with developmental disabilities. Deputy Secretary of LDH, Mark Thomas, explains the new method will now prioritize the over 16,000 on the list by urgency.
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Thomas says the new plans means individuals with a greater urgency of need will be priorities for receiving the most approprate home and community-based services.

During the World Cup you saw a lot of the athletes spitting out their sports drinks in a practice known as “Carb Rinsing.” LSU Health New Orleans, Doctor Henry Nuss, says there are studies indicate its works and the theory comes down to a mental shell game with your body….
cut 8 (07) “…start working harder”
Nuss staying hydrated and cosuming the appropriate number of calories is the best way to acheive peak physical performance.

All nine of the animals attacked by an escaped jaguar at the Audobon Zoo in New Orleans have now died. Zoo officials believe the young male jaguar busted a steel cable barrier which allowed him to get out of the roof of his enclosure.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron admitted during SEC Media Days it was a mistake to hire Matt Canada as the Tigers offensive coordinator last season. But Orgeron is confident new coordinator and former tight ends coach Steve Ensminger will do a great job…
cut 13 (10) “….with Steve”
Orgeron also told reporters he’s looking to have the never-ending quarterback question solved by the time the regular season starts.